The 12th Annual Polar Plunge will take place Saturday, Feb. 23. at Lake Viking. All proceeds from this year’s event will benefit training and competition for the 1,200 Special Olympics Missouri athletes here in the north area.
For the past 11 years, Jim and Judy Rash and their son Pierce have been vitally involved in the planning and execution of the Lake Viking Polar Plunge. Jim has been the top fund-raiser in each of the 11 years of the Lake Viking Plunge, raising in total over $80,000 for Special Olympics.
Judy has been instrumental in the organizing and production of the event. This year, for health reasons and by doctor recommendation, the Rashes are not participating, but they do extend their appreciation to the many businesses and supporters at Gallatin and Lake Viking who have been so generous to this special endeavor. The Rashes now live in Galt.
The event is hosted by Chillicothe Correctional Center, Crossroads Correctional Center and Western Missouri Correctional Center and will take place at the Lake Viking Clubhouse.
Day-of registration begins at 11 a.m. and the Plunge starts promptly at 2 p.m. The Costume Parade will be at 1 p.m. Costumes are highly encouraged. Awards will be given in the following categories: top fundraisers, top fundraising group, top fundraising school, and top law enforcement. Golden Plunger Awards for the most creative costumes will also be presented to top group and top individuals. Awards will be presented in the clubhouse immediately following the plunge.
The Pee Wee Plunge for those nine-and-under will be at 12 noon; registration is at 11 a.m., and the fee is $25.
The easiest way to register is online at www.somo.org/plunge. Participants may also request paper registration forms from the SOMO area office at [email protected].
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